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While Boston’s nickname is The Hub, known for being a vibrant center for academia, business, tech and medicine, some students in Greater Boston face significant challenges every day. Together we can help students build on their strengths and thrive.
Why I Serve (Again) with Allison Maislin
We sat down to interview Allison Maislin, a returning AmeriCorps member with City Year Greater Boston. Read more about why Allison chose to serve both a first and second year and what the experience has been like!
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Fives Lessons from my City Year Experience
"As I gear up for my fourth year with City Year, I have been reflecting on some of the greatest lessons, losses, and changes I’ve experienced in my time as a City Year AmeriCorps member..."
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Recent stories
On November 5, 2025, more than 400 leaders, changemakers, and champions for education gathered at the Westin Copley Place for...
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Read more about October Letter from CYGB's New Executive DirectorI chose to serve a year with City Year Greater Boston because I wanted to embody and practice the values...
Read more about Why I Serve at City Year Greater BostonOn May 28, 2025, City Year Greater Boston welcomed nearly 400 guests to our annual Starry Night Gala, an unforgettable...
Read more about A Night to Remember: Starry Night Gala 2025 RecapA moment that captures the advent of certainty in my career choice occurred to me recently. My student marched into...
Read more about My Life After City YearThe decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of...
Read more about Transferring Sites: From Ohio to BostonThis year marks the 9th edition of Spring into Service, and we could not be more excited to see the...
Read more about Spring Into Service with CYGB!This year, City Year Greater Boston expanded its annual MLK Day of Service to a full week of service, honoring...
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